countryman Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Are we allowed to buy these direct from Germany, I have read that some people have and they have cleared customs ok. My first thought is no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I you want to get a visit from mr plod and serve a jail term for an illegal sec 5 .carry on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) one day we wont be able to buy a bucket.with our stupid laws. Edited June 24, 2017 by mossy835 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I thought as much. Shame though as it was sub 12 I believe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 (edited) Can't you just get one through a dealer? Your talking about the auto 5 aren't you? And I thought Germany's full power limit for airguns is 6ft/lb so it wouldn't come over powered. Edited June 24, 2017 by winnie&bezza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Its cos its semi auto . And you can only have .22 lr in semi auto not airguns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Yes it is the semi auto 5, but I think it's still a no no for us. If you believe what you read there are people using them over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 So how come you can buy semi auto soft air guns and semi auto co2 powered guns. I've had both in the past. The co2 was .177 The laws are clear as mud. I've shot full auto airguns at the fun fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 So how come you can buy semi auto soft air guns and semi auto co2 powered guns. I've had both in the past. The co2 was .177 The laws are clear as mud. I've shot full auto airguns at the fun fair. Yeah it's all too confusing! Apparently it can be semi auto but has to be smoothbore 🤔 Been looking it up and on airgun forums a few people have got the auto 5 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 As above .they arent rifles if they have a smooth bore .same reason you can have a semiauto shot gun .its a smooth bore not a rifle. The police have confiscated a lot of those styers from rfds and people. The law is clear .22 lr only .rifle alowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Utterly stupid law. So it's more dangerous than a semi auto 22lr then 👎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddoakley Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 As above .they arent rifles if they have a smooth bore .same reason you can have a semiauto shot gun .its a smooth bore not a rifle. The police have confiscated a lot of those styers from rfds and people. The law is clear .22 lr only .rifle alowed Incorrect. .22 wmr is also allowed. In fact I believe there is a ruger for sale in here at the moment in .22wmr. .22 rimfire is the restriction. Edd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 well BASC seem to think they are legal, as long as under 12ft/lb, according to their guidance published on their website. I'd be surprised if you could name 1 dealer who has had one confiscated, as there are no official imports of them anyway. according to Steyr UK they have provided a working LP50 pistol (which uses the same mechanism, and therefore is as legal as a hunting 5 auto) to North Yorkshire Police for analysis to determine if the mechanism is self-loading as defined in law. NSRA at Bisley are also still allowing competitors to use the LP50 pistol, there is a news article on their website about it. I understand they come through customs ok if you buy from Europe, there are plenty of people with them and none are official imports. I'm pretty sure if you bought a section 5 weapon in Europe and tried to have it delivered to your door it would not arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 (edited) Do you have to get .22 in the steer auto air rifle to be legal? As it's the only caliber allowed in rim fires. It would be nice to have semi auto air rifles for pest control or plinking Edited June 25, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 There was one on guntrader through a trader a few months ago, selling on behalf of the guy they sold the gun originally to, sub 12ftlb no license required. From all the information I've seen and I've looked, it's a case of it's allowed but we won't advertise the fact by home office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manthing Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Just googled it and Blackpool Air Rifles have the Hunting 5 .22 and .177 on special delivery and the Hunting 5 Scout on 3 day delivery for the .22 and the .177 appears to be in stock. Google is you friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Is it actually semi auto, though? Seems to have a quick bolt system but not just a case of repeatedly squeezing the trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 If I could afford it I'd still buy one even if it wasn't S/A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickmep Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Is it actually semi auto, though? Seems to have a quick bolt system but not just a case of repeatedly squeezing the trigger they do 2 versions, the hunting 5 is a single shot biathalon cocking, officially imported by steyr uk the hunting 5 auto is semi automatic, no official imports of this one. both use the same 5 shot or single shot magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 If you want one that bad, get it put on a fac. You could then legally own the semi auto version, and have it what ever fbs you want ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) If this is true as posted on BBS looks like its legal! http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread.php?805273-hunting-5-lp50 From Steyr UK http://www.steyr-uk.co.uk/ Edited June 26, 2017 by Zetter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 The mystery deepens. Let's see if any appear on gun trader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 All very interesting. The only thing with the auto 5 is the air gauge on the end of the cylinder. I really don't like that on rifles and want it hidden as much as possible. Would love to try one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Oh no as soon as they appear I can see a new purchase coming. I love the look of them and suppose to be very very accurate. Might look at importing one and saving some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spandit Posted June 27, 2017 Report Share Posted June 27, 2017 Amusing that a semi-automatic 22LR is often seen as less desirable than a B/A (and even a quality B/A is way less money than the Steyr). I'd still buy one, though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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